He was born March 22, 1927, in Atkins, to Joseph Robert and Velma Edna Duvall Gray.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 55 years, Juanita Trigg Gray; a daughter, Carol June Bolton; two brothers, James B. and Willis Gray; and two sisters, Thelma Gray and Marcella Brooks.

Survivors include, six brothers and their spouses, Junior and Shirley Gray, Robert and Ruth Gray, Charles, and Kennith and Marcia Gray, all of Russellville, Billy Joe and Jo Ann Gray of Dardanelle, and Jennings and Betty Gray of Dover; a sister, Lucille Gerakos of Chino, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Wilma Gray of Russellville; and many nieces and nephews.

The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at Rest Haven Memorial Park, officiated by the Rev. James Findley and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at the funeral home.

The obituary and guestbook are available online at www.shinnfuneral.com.